Yearly Archives: 2012

“Diversity describes people’s differences. Differences can come from individual characteristics and life experiences, such as where you went to school or where you live. Being married or in a civil partnership, being a parent, your political affiliation, career path or level of income can also influence your personal perspectives. These factors make us react, approach […]

“Cultural Humility: People, Principles and Practices,” is a 30-minute documentary by San Francisco State professor Vivian Chávez, that mixes poetry with music, interviews, archival footage, and images of community, nature and dance to explain what Cultural Humility is and why we need it. The film describes a set of principles that guide the thinking, […]

A very well-attended event (around 40 participants) and a great presentation by Don Thomas-Kremmer on the topic of mental health in the workplace, and the role of Employee Assistance Program. As usual, our participants engaged in interesting conversations, exchanged views, opinions and resources. We would like to thank our presenter, our participants and everyone who […]

Tuesday, June 5th at 2:00 p.m. EST. “Diversity – Moving from Color to Cultural Inclusion” Summary: Most companies today understand the business case for a diverse workforce. Study after study shows that diversity positively influences company revenues and profits due to the buying power of minority groups, the explosion of creative thinking from different viewpoints, […]

“Diversity management is the key to growth in today’s fiercely competitive global marketplace. No longer can America’s corporations hide behind their lack of cultural intelligence. Organizations that seek global market relevancy must embrace diversity – in how they think, act and innovate. Diversity can no longer just be about making the numbers, but […]

“According to new research, IPO firms with male CEOs get the advantage with investors, compared to those with female CEOs. This news probably comes as no surprise, but the nuances revealed by the study point to a conclusion that should be concerning to anyone who works in a field characterized by the term “meritocracy.” More […]

What Does It Mean To Be An Inclusive Employer? Listen to some of the largest employers in the UK about the importance of being an inclusive employer. “inclusion delivers performance and innovation” “it’s about being open minded, it’s about being aware of what talent is available” “inclusion delivers an environment where people can […]

I’m glad to report that our Lunch and Learn event yesterday was extremely successful. We had over 30 participants from various companies and organizations, mostly from the La Crosse area, but also as far as Winona, Minnesota! Our guests, Joe Veenstra and Ellen Frantz from Johns, Flaherty & Collins answered questions from the audience about […]